Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 46: 298 (-200), fig (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116710
Common Names
- Pereira's Lasiolaena
- Pereira's Lasiocarpa
- Pereira's Lasiogonum
Description
Lasiolaena pereirae (also called Pereira's Lasiolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has white flowers and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiolaena pereirae is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasiolaena pereirae is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasiolaena pereirae is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Lasiolaena pereirae
Lasiolaena pereirae is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Lasiolaena pereirae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiolaena pereirae?
Lasiolaena pereirae
What is the common name of Lasiolaena pereirae?
Pereira's Lasiolaena
What is the natural habitat of Lasiolaena pereirae?
Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
Species in the Lasiolaena genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,